Winchester 94 AE 44 Mag

kilotanker22 · April 16, 2020, 12:22 AM

Found a near mint Winchester 94 AE in 44 Mag at a local store yesterday. They were asking $700. I am not sure of that is a fair price, but I have been searching for a New Haven construction Winchester lever gun for awhile.

Any Intel or things to look out for with these rifles? Is $700 a fair price?

Scorch · April 16, 2020, 01:51 AM

$700 is a fair enough price. 44mags are famous for broken carriers and new ones are hard to find

ammo.crafter · April 16, 2020, 07:13 AM

That price seems fair.

I shoot 44 Special out of mine for target and mag for hunting.

Great hog gun.

Wishoot · April 16, 2020, 11:57 AM

It's been my companion for deer hunting in thick Northern Wisconsin brush for a number of years.

Mine doesn't load 44spl all that well however.

Can't help you with the price though. I would suggest seeing what they've historically sold for on Gunbroker. Got mine BNIB about 12 years ago for $200.

dgludwig · April 16, 2020, 08:25 PM

$700.00 is about right for a Model 94 AE, chambered in .44 Magnum, having very good condition, in my neck of the woods. This carbine would be the cat's pajamas, especially when topped with a quality receiver sight, for hunting whitetails sneaking about in heavy cover.

44caliberkid · April 18, 2020, 08:14 AM

I understand you want a Hartford made rifle, but in 44 Magnum, a Browning/ Miroku Model 92 in 44 mag is hard to beat.

Jack O'Conner · April 18, 2020, 08:26 AM

The price seems reasonable.

Jack

buckey · April 19, 2020, 06:58 PM

What's up with the broken carrier? Is this common on both the 94 and 92 models?

Chainsaw. · April 20, 2020, 10:56 AM

I agree, I have a Miroku 92 in 44 mag. Well put together, semi true to original form, rebounding hammer isn’t my favorite but I cant find a reason why. It does like big bullets, my cast bullets are at .4315 and it likes those.

Scorch · April 20, 2020, 11:32 PM

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What's up with the broken carrier? Is this common on both the 94 and 92 models?

The 44 mag 94 AE had a cast carrier that did not hold up very well. I replaced several in years past. I have not heard of this issue with the 92s.

wild willy · April 22, 2020, 07:21 AM

Scorch does the newer stamped carrier which according to Numrich fits the older guns fix the problem.I have a 94 45 colt which I had a carrier issue when new.Winchester repaired the gun no problem since but its not a high round count gun but I did get a spare carrier just in case

Scorch · April 22, 2020, 11:50 PM

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does the newer stamped carrier which according to Numrich fits the older guns fix the problem

I don't know the answer to that question. I would say yes as far as the carriers breaking, but I don't know for sure if it causes other issues.

buckey · April 25, 2020, 09:12 PM

Scorch, Thank You! Been wanting a Winchester 92 in .44 mag for a long time.

April 16, 2020, 12:22 AM	#1
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	Winchester 94 AE 44 Mag Found a near mint Winchester 94 AE in 44 Mag at a local store yesterday. They were asking $700. I am not sure of that is a fair price, but I have been searching for a New Haven construction Winchester lever gun for awhile. Any Intel or things to look out for with these rifles? Is $700 a fair price? __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

April 16, 2020, 01:51 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	$700 is a fair enough price. 44mags are famous for broken carriers and new ones are hard to find __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

April 16, 2020, 07:13 AM	#3
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	44AE That price seems fair. I shoot 44 Special out of mine for target and mag for hunting. Great hog gun. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

April 16, 2020, 08:25 PM	#5
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	$700.00 is about right for a Model 94 AE, chambered in .44 Magnum, having very good condition, in my neck of the woods. This carbine would be the cat's pajamas, especially when topped with a quality receiver sight, for hunting whitetails sneaking about in heavy cover. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

April 18, 2020, 08:26 AM	#7
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	The price seems reasonable. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

April 16, 2020, 11:57 AM	#4
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,093	It's been my companion for deer hunting in thick Northern Wisconsin brush for a number of years. Mine doesn't load 44spl all that well however. Can't help you with the price though. I would suggest seeing what they've historically sold for on Gunbroker. Got mine BNIB about 12 years ago for $200.

April 18, 2020, 08:14 AM	#6
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,104	I understand you want a Hartford made rifle, but in 44 Magnum, a Browning/ Miroku Model 92 in 44 mag is hard to beat.

April 19, 2020, 06:58 PM	#8
buckey Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2016 Posts: 148	What's up with the broken carrier? Is this common on both the 94 and 92 models?

April 20, 2020, 10:56 AM	#9
Chainsaw. Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2015 Location: Issaquah WA. Its a dry rain. Posts: 1,774	I agree, I have a Miroku 92 in 44 mag. Well put together, semi true to original form, rebounding hammer isn’t my favorite but I cant find a reason why. It does like big bullets, my cast bullets are at .4315 and it likes those. __________________ Just shoot the damn thing.

April 22, 2020, 07:21 AM	#11
wild willy Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2006 Posts: 404	Scorch does the newer stamped carrier which according to Numrich fits the older guns fix the problem.I have a 94 45 colt which I had a carrier issue when new.Winchester repaired the gun no problem since but its not a high round count gun but I did get a spare carrier just in case

April 25, 2020, 09:12 PM	#13
buckey Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2016 Posts: 148	Scorch, Thank You! Been wanting a Winchester 92 in .44 mag for a long time.